Archive for CHEAP GIFT IDEAS

It’s kind of frustrating being on a budget, and not being able to afford things like a spa day, or eating at the trendiest restaurant in the neighborhood, indulging in that expensive cupcake at the hottest bakery in town, or getting tickets to tourist attractions in other cities.

But, there is a way you can do all that and more and not exceed your budget if you plan carefully.

There are several money saving deal sights, that you can sign up for free with your email address; once you sign up, you start receiving daily deals for as much as 50% to 90% off the regular price, as an added incentive you will receive $5 towards your first purchase just for signing up.

Daily deals sights like Groupon, Tippr, Buy With Me, and Eversave sends you deals every day at a discount price.

If a certain amount of people sign up for the deal, then the “deal is on” meaning that everyone who signs up, gets the deal at that price.

It’s great for your budget, since you are paying $10 for a deal that’s worth $40, or $20 for a deal that’s worth $80.

Everyday there is a different deal, so if you see something you want, get it.

So, sign up for daily deals and start getting more things for less money today!

If you still have money left in your Christmas budget, now is the time to get creative; You can get a colorful tin can from the dollar store and fill it with candy; when the candy is finished the kids can use the tin to put spare change in it.

You can make something as simple as Christmas cupcakes and cookies for the kids, if you wrap it in pretty Christmas paper, and it tastes good the kids will think it’s another great gift.

Do you believe in re-gifting? I do.

If you get something that you know you are not going to use, instead of adding to the clutter you already have, just give it as a gift to someone else who could use it.

It could be a beautiful bowl, clothes, or even perfume that someone thought you might like. If it’s something that you are not able to return, instead of letting it collect dust just gift it away.

Please make sure that you don’t give the same gift back to the person who gave it to you. That could be awkward!

If the person who gave you the gift asks about it, just let them know their thoughtful gift is been put to good use.

With 2 days to go until Christmas you should have mailed your cards by now. In case you forgot someone on your list, it’s not to late to send a Christmas e-card! . It’s fast free, and the person will get your greeting when they check their email.

Since you are on a budget, why don’t you make your own holiday wrapping paper?

You can use the paper bag that you get from the grocery store, along with colorful markers and construction paper. Use a cookie cutter and make various holiday figures like snowmen, Santa, Xmas trees, snowflakes, to glue to your package.

Remember, the gift wrap is just going to get ripped anyway so why not use what you already have and not spend your money unnecessarily.